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From R900 per night (sleeps 2)
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11 Every Street
Smithfield
9966
Free State
021 344 2440
14:00-19:00
10:00
-30.211005821523
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Black Cottage
Black Cottage
Black Cottage
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Guests have a choice of booking the Wisteria or Periwinkle units that can each accommodate up to 2 people, and have private entrances and open onto a stoep. The units are furnished with queen-size beds with cotton linen and have private bathrooms with showers. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are provided in each unit, and breakfast and a 3-course dinner are available on request at an additional cost.
In addition, the Wisteria can also accommodate 2 children on request at an additional cost and is located in a small fenced garden.
Guests can explore the small town of Smithfield on foot to view the Excentrix Vintage Collectibles, Red Barn Gallery, and a variety of national monuments, hike and bike in the hills and view the Bushmen paintings, and guests may even experience the snow in winter.
Guests have a choice of booking the Wisteria or Periwinkle units that can each accommodate up to 2 people, and have private entrances and open onto a stoep. The units are furnished with queen-size beds with cotton linen and have private bathrooms with showers. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are provided in each unit, and breakfast and a 3-course dinner are available on request at an additional cost.
In addition, the Wisteria can also accommodate 2 children on request at an additional cost and is located in a small fenced garden.
Guests can explore the small town of Smithfield on foot to view the Excentrix Vintage Collectibles, Red Barn Gallery, and a variety of national monuments, hike and bike in the hills and view the Bushmen paintings, and guests may even experience the snow in winter.
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Reviews (36)
36 guests' feedbackWe had a wonderful stay. The silence we experienced here is special and it leaves a deep impression. Dee Dee is a wonderful hostess and her food is unbeatable. I have never eaten such fresh Filet. The room is tidy with a very comfortable bed and lovely hot shower. Even a gas heater for the cold evening and morning. If I lived closer to Smithfield, I would like to visit it often. Keep it up Dee Dee, you have a winning recipe!
Dee Dee was such a wonderfully hospitable hostess! Our booking was very last minute (booking confirmed on the day of check-in) and she was only too willing to accommodate us - she even made a plan to prepare dinner for us! We had seen on other reviews that her meals are amazing and it did not disappoint. We stayed in the separate cottage - love the layout and decor and we honestly had a superb night's sleep! It was my first time travelling through Smithfield and it's places and people like this that make exploring our off the beaten track small towns so special and rewarding. Highly recommended stay. And Buddy the Lab is so lovely.
We were warmly welcomed by Dee Dee and had a delightful stay, including a great vegetarian evening meal (booked in advance) and breakfast.
Lovely, friendly and helpful host. Great food.
Our little cottage was warm and cosy and had everything we needed, including underfloor heating and electric blankets. We had a three-course meal with the host, which was delicious!
We received a very warm welcome and were lovingly cooked for. The accommodation had everything you need for a stay.
We arrived in the early afternoon, Dee Dee met us, filled us in on what we needed to know, and we spent the afternoon relaxing and reading in a lovely space. Dinner is best described as a "lekker kuier", the food was delicious and the company engaging. We will be back.
We had a lovely mutton curry supper and a superb evening chatting with Dee Dee. I think our Airedale terrier enjoyed the stay more than we did.
Very nice stay and visit.
Was an amazing host and we really enjoyed her food. Room was clean and comfortable.
Altogether a very pleasant stay, we hope to visit Black Cottage again on our next visit.
Dee Dee is very hospitable and friendly, but not intrusive. She made contact before our stay (both ways) to confirm our stay and check on food requirements. She was extremely accommodating when I changed arrangements at the last minute. New Year's Eve dinner was poor - but the take-away breakfast the next morning, (to ensure we got away early, at our request) was lovely! The three-course meal on our return was really good, and so was breakfast the next morning. The room is spacious, clean, and well-appointed.
We were kindly received and spent the night in a neat, clean room. The landlady was extremely helpful and spoiled us with excellent dinner and breakfast. Truly a place that can be recommended.
A really lovely overnight stay.
See stars.
Comfortable, pleasant accommodation.
DeeDee's hospitality was a great blessing - the night we stayed at her place was our 54th wedding anniversary which she made special for us with a delicious dinner at short notice - those brownies were heavenly! Thank you so much DeeDee!
We had a pleasant time for a few days for work in the area. Dee Dee made delicious food, and one can request to grill as well. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend for any type of traveler.
Pleasant experience. Clean and tidy accommodation. Delicious dinner.
A gem in the unknown-to-us village of Smithfield. Lovely room, excellent out-of-the-book meals, perfect hostess, and great conversation and laughter. It felt like an extra bit of vacation, not just a stopover on the way home. We will definitely come again, Dee Dee.
The attention to detail is apparent. The most comfortable bed I have ever slept in at a guesthouse. The food was divine, hostess super friendly and accommodating! Highly recommend!
Dee Dee is a fantastic host. Great food, very accommodating as far as our pets were concerned.
It was such a delight to come across a cute little room that was very spacious - very secure - we had two pets and the host was very accommodating and her hosptality in every way was delightful as well - conversation, food and accommodation - top notch - lovely little spot in Smithfield.
DeeDee kept in contact with us during our trips via WhatsApp so we could inform her of any changes to our arrival times on our trips to/from the Eastern Cape. The accommodation was spotless. We arranged to have dinner and breakfast and the meals were delicious and took any food allergy/sensitivities into account. We felt very at home.
What a lovely place, DeeDee is charming and her food is top notch! The best meal we had all holiday.
A pleasant and enjoyable stay.
The follow-up after our booking was outstanding ie. ensuring we were on track, meal preferences, etc.
Nice hostess. Very convenient. Maybe just put a signpost at the main road, Google will get you lost.
Was a pleasant experience. Good value for money. Owner also very accommodatingly adjusted our bookings when I contracted Covid.
Slept nice and warm through a very cold night.
We can recommend Black Cottage as a stopover or a place to stay if you visit family or friends in the area. We had lovely conversations with the "hostess with the mostest" who has a lovely garden that can sustain a lot of her catering needs.
We really enjoyed our stay, albeit for one night. From the moment we arrived Dee Dee, the owner and chef, made us feel welcome and went out of her way to make sure we enjoyed our stay. Black Cottage is filled with artworks and a library with books that is worth browsing. The room with en-suite shower had all the facilities we needed and was spotless. Well worth the diversion.
An ideal overnight stop; hospitality surrounded by tranquillity and scenery. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy delicious meals.
Dee Dee is delightful. Her place is artistic, simple, and stylish with some beautiful quality touches. The bed was perfect, comfortable mattress, lovely linens, with everything one needs. The highlight of the visit was her fine dining and interesting conversation. Dee Dee is a gem. She has two warm friendly dogs that make you feel quite at home. I am certain I will be making this a regular stop on my trips between Joburg and East London.
Lovely place to stay. The room was clean and very comfortable. The hostess was very gracious and nothing was too much trouble. The food was amazing, the best I have ever had in a guesthouse and I would recommend booking for supper. Lovely quiet spot with unique furnishings, wonderful artworks and a beautiful garden.
Dee Dee was a lovely hostess who took care of all our needs.
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- Breakfast and a 3-course dinner are available on request at an additional cost.- Wisteria can also accommodate 2 children on request at an additional cost.
- The owners live on the premises with their pets.
- Pets are welcome with prior arrangements.
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Adjacent to the main house, the unit has a private entrance and opens onto a stoep. The unit is furnished with a queen-size bed with cotton linen, and has a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are provided, and breakfast and a 3-course dinner are available on request at an additional cost.
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- Breakfast and a 3-course dinner are available on request at an additional cost.
- Wisteria can also accommodate 2 children on request at an additional cost.
- The owners live on the premises with their pets.
- Pets are welcome with prior arrangements.
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Adjacent to the main house, the unit has a private entrance and opens onto a stoep. The unit is furnished with a queen-size bed with cotton linen, and has a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are provided, and breakfast and a 3-course dinner are available on request at an additional cost.
Wisteria
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Located in a small fenced garden, the unit can accommodate 2 people, and 2 children can also be accommodated on request at an additional cost. The unit is furnished with a queen-size bed with cotton linen, and has a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are provided, the unit opens onto a stoep and has a private entrance. Breakfast and a 3-course dinner are available on request at an additional cost.
Room Arrangements
Rates
About This Room
Services
Bathroom
Room Facilities
Extras
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a room-only basis.
House Rules
- Breakfast and a 3-course dinner are available on request at an additional cost.
- Wisteria can also accommodate 2 children on request at an additional cost.
- The owners live on the premises with their pets.
- Pets are welcome with prior arrangements.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
Description
Located in a small fenced garden, the unit can accommodate 2 people, and 2 children can also be accommodated on request at an additional cost. The unit is furnished with a queen-size bed with cotton linen, and has a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are provided, the unit opens onto a stoep and has a private entrance. Breakfast and a 3-course dinner are available on request at an additional cost.
Guests have a choice of booking the Wisteria or Periwinkle units that can each accommodate up to 2 people, and have private entrances and open onto a stoep. The units are furnished with queen-size beds with cotton linen and have private bathrooms with showers. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are provided in each unit, and breakfast and a 3-course dinner are available on request at an additional cost.
In addition, the Wisteria can also accommodate 2 children on request at an additional cost and is located in a small fenced garden.
Guests can explore the small town of Smithfield on foot to view the Excentrix Vintage Collectibles, Red Barn Gallery, and a variety of national monuments, hike and bike in the hills and view the Bushmen paintings, and guests may even experience the snow in winter.